Christian Legal Institute
The Christian Legal Institute is a six-week discipleship program designed to equip Christian law students with the information and skills necessary to fully integrate their professional calling and their faith.
In May, students from across the nation converge on the CLF National Headquarters in London, Ontario to receive training, mentorship, practical experience and networking. Instructed in Biblical worldview, Canadian constitutional law, and leadership, students graduate from the program able to articulate legal, practical, and spiritual arguments on a number of important issues.
Legal scholars from Canada and the United States present on topics such as ethics, constitutional law, worldview, and legal history. Local practitioners also provide guidance by sharing their insights on professionalism, faith, career opportunities and service. Beyond classroom instruction, the Institute educates its students through materials of scholarship written by highly respected lawyers, theologians, and academics.
Upon finishing the educational component, the students are assigned a range of different projects designed to improve their legal and ministry skills. Exposed to legal research, writing, and strategy, as well as opportunities for legal ministry, students develop the capacity to approach complex problems with confidence, perspective and discernment.
Midway through the program, students attend a weekend retreat with CLF's Chaplain and a number of CLF lawyers who provide inspiration and leadership training to address issues of unique import to Christian legal professionals.
The Christian Legal Institute was launched in 2009 by an inaugural class of six student leaders from across Canada. The Institute hopes to expand in number, geographic representation and impact in the years to come.
Applications for 2010 should be available in December, 2009. For more information, please contact us.
View testimonies from the First Love Conference in Jordan, ON in May, 2009.
